Macaroni with Four Cheeses
Macaroni with Four Cheeses, also known as ‘Mac and Cheese’, is a popular comfort food that originated in Italy but gained widespread popularity in the United States.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Macaroni with Four Cheeses
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps.
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Add the cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere, and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
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Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 550kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32g50%
- Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 21g42%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.